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Where we live, almost everybody says hello when passing by. And that makes me feel good, gives a sense of connection in one way or the other.
Researchers have studied how people feel when they are (and aren’t) acknowledged by other people. And it seems that even the smallest gestures to connect toward strangers can bring about a sense of community. And that’s good for human health.
In big cities with bustling corridors saying “hello” might be out of place. But there are plenty of places, even within the most densely packed city, which lend themselves to neighbourly acknowledgement. After all, a little greeting can make a difference in someone’s day!
Tip for today
Say hello to people on the street or at least acknowledge the others with eye contact.
Of course, it works best when you stay within socially accepted norms: say hello to someone who is within a reasonable distance and not with great exuberance.
Maybe you can take Johnny Barnes as an example ?
This cheerful man could be seen every day in the morning at a busy intersection in Bermuda waving and cheering at all the commuters. He did this for 29 years till he died at the age of 93. He got a bronzen statue for this!
Johnny was arrived at the intersection at 3:45 a.m. Monday through Friday without a fail. As the daylight breaks and commuters on two and four wheelers start approaching Johnny swings into action.
He starts cheering and wishing the commuters – “Good Morning!”, “I love you!”, “God bless you” … This is the way he continues to spread joy and goodwill to all till 10 in the morning. To the commuters, a day’s hard work begins with an exchange of love and blessings – the day may not turn out to be as stressful after all.
